What we do

We give expert legal advice and support on all issues arising from divorce and relationship breakdown, with a tailored approach to meet your individual needs. We offer a range of dispute resolution services to help you find the right solution for your family.

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For more information on the options available to you.

Family Mediation

Your mediator will provide you with information and support to help you both to plan for your family’s future.

Family Arbitration

“Sticking points” in negotiations can be resolved by a neutral arbitrator delivering an enforceable decision, without resorting to the court process.

Collaborative Divorce

Face to face meetings with both parties and specially trained solicitors who will help you both to find a mutually acceptable way forward.

Legal Process

Going to court will give you a binding decision and set a clear timetable. The court can also take emergency steps to safeguard vulnerable parties.

Shedden Family Law – specialists in divorce law, including children and financial disputes, and in family dispute resolution

Shedden Family Law is a modern and approachable family law firm located in Woburn, near Milton Keynes, with a reputation for innovation and excellence in family dispute resolution. We also have a base in South London and can offer appointments in the wider London area. We are a niche practice, with expertise in divorce law, financial and children disputes.

We give you specialist advice on the range of options ahead and the confidence to choose the best route forward for you. Just as every family is different, there is no ‘one size fits all’ in family law. We will listen to you and will help you to decide how you should manage the practical and financial arrangements for your family following your divorce or separation. We promote a multi-disciplinary approach to our work, drawing on a team of experts including financial advisers, family consultants and therapists to support you with every aspect of your case.

We believe in putting our clients, and their children, at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are looking for a divorce solicitor to support you through a family court case, or whether you are interested in an out of court option such as collaborative practice, family mediation or family arbitration, we will always strive to offer the highest levels of client care and best practice.

On 24th to 28th November, we have joined with other local family lawyers to offer a 30 minute meeting giving advice about the options available to those who are separating. The cost will be £50 plus VAT which will be donated to Milton Keynes Contact Centre, Ride High MK and Relate.Read more here

We are delighted to welcome Melanie Barnes, who is joining the team as a consultant solicitor and mediator. Melanie will be working out of our Woburn office.Read more here

This Friday, Felicity will be co-presenting a workshop on Med-Arb with Toronto's Hilary Linton, at the Resolution DR Conference in Nottingham. She will also be co-presenting a session on Family Arbitration with Nigel Shepherd and Roger Bamber, both of Mills & Reeve.

We are pleased to congratulate Mena for her recent appointment to the Law Society's family law committee. Mena's appointment commenced on 1st September 2014, she will be a committee member for 3 years. Mena will continue to be a Consultant for us at our Wimbledon office during this time.

On 21 October 2014, Felicity will be co-presenting a day's workshop with Hilary Linton of Riverdale Mediation in Toronto on Mediation-Arbitration. For more details, please contact Felicity on 01525 292450.